SFI on Sinulog preparations: We are 85 percent ready

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 12/12/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sinulog Foundation Incorporated (SFI) said the Sinulog preparation is already at 85 percent a month before Cebu’s biggest festival. Elmer “Jojo” Labella, brother of Mayor Edgardo Labella and the executive director of…

Rama promises grander, more exciting Sinulog 2020 celebration

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 08/10/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Vice Mayor Michael Rama plans to reintroduce next year several activities that were ordered cancelled in the Sinulog 2019 celebration. But he refused to specify what these are for now. Rama also wanted…

Cebuanos showcase Sinulog festival on PH Independence Day Parade in New York

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 06/07/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Sinulog Festival is the pride of Cebuanos across the globe. Helen Kwong LaBarbera, president of the Cebuanos Engaging in Building Unity, Inc. – Tribu Cebuano, confirmed to CDN Digital that their group…

‘Usa Ka Libo’ wins Best Short Film in Sinulog Short Film festival

MichelleJoy L. Padayhag 02/03/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The story of an island girl with big dreams has won the hearts of the judges in Sinulog Short Film Festival 2019.  “Usa Ka Libo” under the helm of Eli Razo was named Best…

Garma: No throwing of giveaways, no umbrellas along parade route for next year’s Sinulog

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 01/21/2019

  CEBU CITY, Philippines — No throwing of giveaways to spectators and no umbrellas for the public along the Sinulog Grand Parade route. These are among the recommendations of Senior Superintendent Royina Garma to the Cebu City…

Cebu City gov’t urged: Address garbage collection issue for safety of public celebrating Sinulog

Delta Dyrecka C. Letigio 01/20/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City government should address the issue of garbage collection for the Sinulog activities because this could be a possible security threat to the public. Senior Superintendent Royina Garma, Cebu City Police…

PCG: Fluvial procession peaceful, orderly, despite having 127 more sea vessels joining event

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines – This year’s fluvial procession was peaceful and orderly despite having 220 small and large sea vessels or 127 more sea vessels than expected trailing the galleon replica that carried the images of the…

Coast guard, police ready for Sinulog fluvial parade, solemn procession

Delta Derycka Letigio 01/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lieutenant Junior Grade Michael Encina, spokesperson of PCG-7, told Cebu Daily News Digital that they are on their final preparations for the fluvial procession wherein 82 participating vessels are expected plus 46 asset…

Tomas to politicians: Do not politicize Sinulog

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña is once again asking politicians, especially from the national government, to refrain from putting up their tarpaulins near the Sinulog routes. In a post published on his official…

The making of a Sinulog Festival Queen

Michelle Joy Padayhag 01/17/2019

Who is your bet in this year’s Sinulog Festival Queen competition? It will be a lovely night on January 18, Friday,  at the Cebu City Sports Center as Sinulog Festival Queen 2018 Shaila Mae Rebortera will crown her successor.…

Exec: Cebu City gov’t, Capitol spent P1.1M for Devotee City

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of P1.1-million was spent by the Cebu City Government and the Cebu Provincial Government for this year’s Devotee City for Sinulog. In a press conference today, Thursday (January 17), officials from…

Judges to 6 finalists vying for Sinulog Idol title: Sing from the heart

Michelle Joy Padayhag 01/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Sinulog Idol Season 10 will end on January 17, Thursday at Plaza Independencia with six grand finalists competing for the title.  Judges will only choose from James Alfafara, Jessa Abaquita, Shim Dagatan, Vanessa…

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